Faculty Spotlight: Kristen Minton

Kristen Minton teaches Federal Income Tax, Advanced Federal Income Tax, and Torts at the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. A Bowen alumna, Minton combines expertise in tax law, insurance, and academic support with a long-standing commitment to student success.

Before joining the full-time faculty, Minton spent nearly two decades in private practice and industry. She practiced in the areas of tax and employee benefits at Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP, and later served as Associate Counsel at Stephens Insurance, LLC. She also held leadership roles in the insurance brokerage sector and taught at Bowen as an adjunct for nearly a decade.

Prior to joining Bowen as a Visiting Professor of Law, Minton served as Director of Academic Support and Bar Success Services at Bowen, working closely with students to enhance performance and professionalism.

Minton’s teaching is informed by her interest in financial literacy and her ongoing research into tax issues and personal finance for law students. Her scholarly interests include tax law, personal finance for law students, and legal education strategies.

She holds a B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Central Arkansas, a J.D. from the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, and an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center.